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“Because the bridge forms part of the lock gates, only EA engineers are able to carry out repairs, to ensure that the validity and effectiveness of Sutton Lock is not compromised and there is no impact on marine traffic, as well as water levels in the harbour,” the company said.

SHH said the agency commissioned engineering reports which were only passed on in August.

“SHH sought an urgent meeting with the EA to discuss repairing the footbridge.

“In spite of the obvious urgency of this issue, the earliest meeting date offered by the EA was mid-October, and to date, the EA has not been willing to discuss a schedule for the necessary repairs.